To date, SCE has installed more than 4.6 million smart meters in its target market. Between mid-September and December, it will cover the San Joaquin Valley, the last of SCE’s regions to get the smart meter.

The housing industry is trying to keep up with the changes by adding self-contained suites to single-family homes from North Carolina to California to enable families to stay close while retaining a greater degree of independence.

The Magic touch to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers. Frank McCourt announced an agreement to sell team to a group that includes former Lakers star Magic Johnson and former Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals President Stan Kasten.

Travelwire Global introduces, “Make Your Own Deal” program, an opportunity to stay at great hotels around the world. Log on to www.travelwireglobal.com, click on the Make Your Own Deal section to submit a bid on hotel rooms for the best online rates.

Barbados economy grew by an estimated at 0.5 per cent last year aided by increases in construction (4.4 per cent), tourism outputs (0.3 per cent), and transport and communications sectors (0.6 per cent).